11. Voli - In the Meanwhile
New Jersey emcee and J. Cole affiliate Voli released this project In the Meanwhile a few months ago and definitely excited a few people. With a unique voice (in pitch...etc), lyrical ability, and interesting stories, Voli is just one of those emcees that should be more popular. This project isn't even "hard-core" hip hop with nothing but rapping on every track; In the Meanwhile shows Voli as someone who doesn't mind singing on a track, or tossing down more electro-hoppish sounds. It's pretty hard to explain really, but this mix tape is one to remember, you can get it at Voli's band camp: http://voli.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-meanwhile-the-showcase (Dream collaboration for the future...Voli ft. Kid CuDi...that would be interesting)
Voli ft. Omen and J.Cole - Pity (prod. Voli) - In the Meanwhile
First. If you really missed this mix tape then...just go download it now. Ignore my description and click the link to download it: http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/skyzoo-great-debater/
Exaggerating a little, but Skyzoo's The Great Debater is an extremely solid project. With production from some of my favorite producers (!llmind, 9th Wonder etc...) and the verbal saturation that defines Skyzoo's style, The Great Debater is a bold take on life, hip hop, and what it means to be a rapper/emcee. With only two features (Manhattan and King Mez) you can expect to be drowned in an ocean of metaphors that don't sound like metaphors and wordplay that it will take a couple of listens to process. If you like hip hop, take a listen. If you like puzzles, take a listen. As a modern day philosopher, Skyzoo brings the package. Check out the last song on the project:
Skyzoo - The Definitive Prayer - The Great Debater
13. Elzhi - Elmatic
Detroit emcee and former Slum Village member Elzhi is definitely not new to the hip hop world. Neither is Nas debut album Illmatic for that matter. Nor are freestyles/new songs rapped over the original ten instrumentals from that album. Basically, what Elzhi did with his tribute album Elmatic isn't exactly original. But "quality" doesn't always follow the rules of "originality". With Will Sessions and his live band performing new renditions of the original beats, Elzhi just takes off. Though he is no Nas, Elzhi wasn't trying to be. With major props from many veterans and emcees, Elzhi put together a great tribute. Check out Elmatic on media fire: http://www.mediafire.com/?7n9gyjmj1pla7cn
Elzhi - Detroit State of Mind - Elmatic
14. J Nics - S.N.A.S. (Southern N*ggas Ain't Slow) The Tribute
I'm from Miami and anytime I can shout a rapper from my area then I get excited. J Nics, a rapper from the North Miami area is a guy with love for the South. On this project you'll find J Nics aka The Champion Rizzla, rapping over some of the most prominent beats in Southern Hip Hop history. You'll also get a piece of who J Nics really is. S.N.A.S. The Tribute is only the first part of a two part mix tape series, so look forward to the second part which will feature all original material from the Miami emcee. Until then check out the first part. You can get it here: http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/j-nics-snas-the-tribute/
J Nics - Til' Death - S.N.A.S. The Tribute
15. Chip Tha Ripper - Gift Wraps
Final project of the day comes from Cleveland emcee and Kid CuDi collaborator Chip The Ripper. Featuring Chip's own brand of thoughtful lyrics like "Tryna maintain in this cold world is like heel turning on thin ice" and realistic humor "If your man's ain't up, it's probably cause you're broke or you're U.A.F.", Gift Wraps is a solid project. Produced almost entirely by Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids, Gift Wraps runs with a simple, yet effective, concept. Make a beat. Spit dope rhymes over it. Put it out. If you haven't taken the time to get to know Chip the Rip then consider this your opportunity. There's a little for everyone on this project. Get it here:Download Now
Chip Tha Ripper - The Entrance - Gift Wraps
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